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Canon Speedlite 580 EX II Shoe Mount Flash, USA
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Canon Speedlite 580EX II, Shoe Mount Flash with Guide Number of 190 Feet / 58m at ISO 100, U.S.A. Warranty

SKU: CA580EX2U MFR: 1946B002
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  • Pouch
  • Table Stand
  • 1 Year Canon U.S.A. Warranty
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About the Canon 580-EX II

The popular Speedlite 580EX Flash has been replaced by the new Speedlite 580EX II Flash, which features a host of improvements, including a metal hot shoe withan improved locking mechanism for added durability, an external metering sensor for non-TTL automatic flash exposure control and a PC socket for use with non-dedicated slave triggers.
Fully compatible with all EOS SLRs, the Speedlite 580EX II is gasketed for dust and moisture resistance, making it possible for users of EOS-1 class digital SLRs and many L-series EF lenses to use flash safely when shooting in dusty or wet environments.

The Canon 580-EX II is commonly used for Back-up, Fill flash, General purpose, Night photography, Photojournalism, Portraits, Professional work, Sports photography, Wedding/event photography and more.The Canon 580-EX II is most used by customers who consider themselves to be a Casual photographer, Enthusiast, Photo enthusiast, Professional, Pro photographer, Semi-professional, Semi-pro photographer among others.The Canon 580-EX II is popular because customers like the following qualities of the Canon 580-EX II: Consistent output, Durable, Easily interchangeable, Easy to clean, Easy to use, Fast recycling, Good power output, Lightweight, Quiet, Versatile to mention just a few.

Canon 580-EX II Includes

  • Pouch
  • Table Stand
  • 1 Year Canon U.S.A. Warranty

Summary of Customer Reviews

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Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
Pros:
Fast recycling (297) , Consistent output (290) , Durable (245) , Good power output (230) , Versatile (190) , Easy to use (184) , Lightweight (110) , Quiet (52) , Easily interchangeable (34) , Easy to clean (17) , Strong construction (3) , Rugged (3) , Reliable (2) , - trust adorama products (1) , - quick service (1) , Power (1) , Outdoors fill flash ok (1) , New time will tell (1) , Nails the exposure (1) , Moisture resistant (1)
Cons:
Heavy (62) , Heavy / bulky (37) , Pricey / poor value (8) , Pricey (5) , Weak output (3) , Learning curve (2) , Cost (2) , Slow recycling (2) , None at this time (1) , Over heats and shuts down (1) , Other (1) , None yet (1) , No photo slave (1) , Nothing negative (1) , Not good for indoor photo (1) , Non firmware upgradeable (1) , Not a fastest cycle time (1) , Not interchangeable (1) , None that I could see (1) , Pivot detent button (1)
Best Uses:
General purpose (305) , Portraits (275) , Fill flash (235) , Night photography (163) , Photojournalism (150) , Sports photography (26) , Back-up (10) , Wedding/event photography (7) , Professional work (5) , Weddings (3) , Macro (2) , Off camera (2) , Product photography (1) , Wedding photography (1) , Outdoor flash fill (1) , Weddingsevents (1) , On camera (1) , Off camera and sync (1) , Wildlife (1) , Works great for portraits (1)
Reviewer Profile:
Semi-pro photographer (69) , Photo enthusiast (68) , Enthusiast (67) , Semi-professional (60) , Professional (47) , Pro photographer (39) , Casual photographer (14) , Casual user (3) , Beginner (3)

Canon 580-EX II Features

  • Approx. 20% faster recycling time compared to 580EX
  • Superior build quality, including a metal foot for higher rigidity
  • Max. Guide No. 58 at 105mm setting (GN 190, feet)
  • Auto conversion of flash coverage with compatible digital SLR cameras.
  • White Balance info communicated instantly to compatible digital SLR cameras
  • Full swivel, 180° in either direction
  • AF-assist beam, compatible with all AiAF points on every EOS SLR
  • Dust and water resistance to match the EOS-1D Mark III

Canon 580-EX II Specifications

Compatible Cameras E-TTL operation with all EOS digital SLRs; PowerShot G2, G3, G5, G6, and Pro1; and the following EOS film cameras - EOS-1v, EOS-3, Elan 7N series, Elan 7 series, Elan II series, Rebel T2, Ti, K2, GII, G.
TTL operation with all other 35mm EOS SLRs, and Canon T90.
Guide Number 190 feet (at ISO 100) / 58 (meters); flash head at 105mm zoom setting
Number of Flashes Approx. 100 to 700, with fresh AA-size alkaline batteries
Recycling Time Approx. 0.1 to 6 seconds, with fresh AA-size alkaline batteries
Flash Range (At ISO 100, with 50mm f/1.4 lens at f/1.4) - Approx. 1.6 to 98.4 feet / 0.5 to 30m
AF Assist Beam Built-in; covers all focus points in EOS cameras with 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, or 45 AF points; Distance range - 2 to 32.8 feet (0.6 to 10m) at center; 2 to 16.4 feet (0.6 to 5m) at periphery
Custom Functions Fourteen Speedlite Custom Functions built-in; set on Speedlite's LCD panel
Power Source Four AA-size batteries - alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable Ni-MH usable
External Power Source External power supply - compatible with Dust- and water- Resistant External Power Pack, Canon battery pack CP-E3 and Transistor Pack E
Dimensions 3.0 x 5.3 x 4.5 inches /76 x 134 x 114mm
Weight 13.2 oz./375g, without batteries (4 AA alkaline batteries add 3.5 oz./100g)
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